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Pope to visit Egypt to meet imam, Coptic Christians targeted by violence

Pope to visit Egypt to meet imam, Coptic Christians targeted by violence

Pope Francis is to visit Cairo next month for talks with the grand imam of the capital’s famed Al-Azhar mosque, but also to show solidarity with Coptic Christians targeted by violence in Egypt. The pontiff, co-invited by Egypt’s president for the April 28-29 visit, had hosted Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayeb at the Vatican last May, […]

Pope Francis Worked As A Nightclub Bouncer, Hasn’t Watched Television In 25 Years

Pope Francis Worked As A Nightclub Bouncer, Hasn’t Watched Television In 25 Years

The 78-year-old who lives behind a gas station in Vatican City previously worked as a nightclub bouncer. He’ll suffer the white robes of his office, but he won’t abide the red shoes his predecessor wore. He wants to save souls, but also save the Earth. During his first week on the job, he jokingly blessed […]

Pope Francis Sets Terms For His Visit To Uganda

Pope Francis Sets Terms For His Visit To Uganda

Pope Francis has told the Uganda government the things he wants and does not want during his visit in Uganda in November. Sources in the Catholic Church and in the Office of the Prime Minister have confirmed to this newspaper that the Vatican outlined the type of reception to be accorded to the Pontiff during […]

A Million People Gather In Ecuador To Meet Pope Francis

A Million People Gather In Ecuador To Meet Pope Francis

Pope Francis will perform mass in front of a massive crowd of one million people in Ecuador today as he kicks off the first leg of his three-nation tour of South America. Many of his loyal followers camped out overnight, having traveled from all over Ecuador and neighbouring countries, just to hear him speak in […]

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